Alaskan teenagers know that texting while driving is dangerous. Not all teens are aware that other distractions can be just as dangerous as texting. Awareness campaigns are relatively successful, with some surveys showing fewer teens are engaging in distracted driving. The results of one study show teenagers do a number of things while driving that are as distracting as … [Read more...]
Is A Wrongful Death Attorney Necessary?
Losing a loved one in an accident is an awful and horrifying experience. The last thing anyone wants to think of during the grieving process is hiring a wrongful death attorney. Family members need time to work through the stages of grief, including anger, fear, and blame. At some point, many families land on “making sure this never happens to another family.” Understanding Wrongful … [Read more...]
Hands Free Cell Phones Are NOT Safer
As a Personal Injury Attorney I won’t talk to a caller who is driving - even if they are using a "hands free" cell phone. Neither should you. Contrary to popular belief, using a “hands free” cell phone does not make you, or anyone else on the roadway, safer. The false sense of security provided by the hands free method may even increase the risks to personal safety. According to the … [Read more...]
School Is Back In Session
School is back in session. This means traffic pattern changes – both foot traffic and vehicle traffic. Two highly dangerous times for Alaskan citizens are: 1) August – the month school starts; and 2) May – the month school lets out. Here are some helpful safety tips for you and your family as school begins. WATCH FOR BUSES, PEDESTRIANS, AND BICYCLES As either a driver or a … [Read more...]
Turn Left Safely
Making a left-hand turn is one of the most dangerous maneuvers drivers make. Failure to turn left properly may result in a crash. Crashes cause injuries. Meanwhile, these injuries may require the assistance of a personal injury attorney to ensure the injured person’s right are protected. Merdes Law Office, P.C., wants you to avoid car crashes all together. PREPARE TO DRIVE … [Read more...]
Texting And Driving In Alaska Is A Crime And Dangerous To Others
Each year, the National Safety Council publishes a new edition of “Injury Facts” which reviews safety trends across the country. The 2014 edition included several facts about driving and cellphone use - including texting. The Statistics News about distracted driving is plentiful. It may be that the public has become jaded to all of the warnings about using cellphones while driving. … [Read more...]
